Famous Birthdays
- Coen de Koning, Dutch speed skater (World Alllround Speed Skating champion 1905), born in Edam. Netherlands (d. 1954)
Famous Deaths
- David van der Kellen, Dutch coin engraver, dies at 74
- Thomas Couture, French painter/author, dies at 63
1879 Highlights
About March 30, 1879
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
